Bonnie Jo Smith Cathey

She was born Jan. 31, 1927 Dewey Eurastis and Lora Mary (Barnes) Smith.

She was a member of Balboa Baptist Church and always enjoyed playing bridge.

She was ready to travel at a moment’s notice. She was a patriotic American and enjoyed visiting the entire nation. When she went to Branson the shows were the highlight of the trip.

She loved to laugh and was always ready to go and have fun with family and friends.

She loved living and traveling in the beautiful mountains of Arkansas. She was proud to live in Hot Springs Village and enjoyed the activities.

She is preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Jesse Lloyd Cathey Jr.; and two sisters.

She is survived by her sons Jesse Cathey III (Darlene) of Hot Springs Village; and David Kirk Cathey of Texas; grandchildren Clinton Cathey (Amber) of Utah and Joice Franzen (Jesse) of Montana; four great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and precious friends.